Kitchen Door Handles

I have always favoured a D shaped handle that you can get your whole hand into. The curved D shape has no sharp edges to knock into and does not protrude too far out.

Olivia Robertson

Independent OT

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Permalink Reply by bespoken Team on August 22, 2016 at 9:49

Thanks for the suggestion Olivia. I have sent yours and other comments about the design and layout of the Blackwood House to our Strategic Development Director who is overseeing the project.

Paul

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Permalink Reply by bespoken Team on September 5, 2016 at 11:01

Hi Olivia,

What would your thoughts be on push opening system door units for the kitchen? No sharp handles to knock into and the user just has to give the door a nudge for a gap to open up. They can then slip a hand or a couple fingers into the opening to fully pull the door open. Something like this?

Paul

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Permalink Reply by Olivia robertson on September 5, 2016 at 15:21

Hi Paul,

Yes, great idea. They would certainly work. There may need to be some kind of indication as to which side the push opener was, for someone partially sighted, such as a contrast stripe though.